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They no longer use it for ads, so the value now is just fraud and security. > if it's just to prevent bot signups, why keep it on file at all? I mean, you nee
by eli 4y ago
They no longer use it for ads, so the value now is just fraud and security.
> if it's just to prevent bot signups, why keep it on file at all?
I mean, you need the actual number for 2FA. I guess maybe you could hash it after some amount of time just for blocking bots? You couldn't just discard it or one number could create unlimited bots.
- Scoundreller 4y agoThey might use it in ranking posts presented to you. Or deciding where yours rank. There’s more to sorting than just ads, security and fraud.
- twelvedogs 4y agoMultiple companies have been caught using information for ads that they said they wouldn't, and Twitter have already proven that they're not trust worthy